ABSTRACT

F, while in some industrial fuel fires, the temperatures may be greater (1900 to 2100

°

F).

B. The

duration

of exposure. For example, human skin heated to 45

°

C (113

°

F) for 2 hours will become hyperemic without loss of the epidermis, but if the duration of exposure is increased to 3 hours, complete epidermal necrosis occurs.